Glass Fibers
Glass fibers are widely utilized as reinforcements in composite materials, offering a balance of strength, affordability, and corrosion resistance. Composed primarily of silica and other materials, glass fibers come in various forms, such as continuous strands or woven mats. They are adept at reinforcing composites, providing excellent tensile strength while being relatively lightweight.
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VIEW ALLThermoplastic composite tapes highlight high-performance, sustainability
CAMX 2024: Specialized portfolio of composite materials and engineered fiber solutions by Avient Corp. includes thermoplastics, thermosets and UD tape options.
Read MoreHigh-velocity fan technology for fiberglass dust cleanup
CAMX 2024: SonicAire presents dust-control fans to simplify dust cleanup in fiberglass facilities using its high-velocity BarrierAire technology.
Read MoreSpecialty fiberglass reinforcements for improved composites performance
CAMX 2024: Johns Manville is presenting a range of fiber reinforcement solutions for thermoplastic and thermoset composites, including multi-end and single-end roving options.
Read MoreConcrete paving standard addresses required materials for dowel bars
New standard approved by ASTM International seeks to strengthen highway infrastructure with the use of non-corroding GFRP dowel bars.
Read MoreFiberglass manufacturer supports global glass fiber supply
CAMX 2024: Taishan Fiberglass Inc., known globally as CTG International, is a high-capacity producer of various fiberglass composite materials, with a focus on ESG and low-carbon operations.
Read MoreMel Composites infusion strategy enables Sasga Yachts fiberglass hull designs
Mel’s ongoing partnership culminates in the development of the Menorquín 42 and Menorquín 54 motor yachts, as well as extension of Sasga’s capacity for 68-foot-length boats.
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This CW Tech Days event will explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.
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Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit
Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
Read MoreDutch partnership constructs 3D printed composite pedestrian bridges
Engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV and partners achieved a bridge design made of 30% fiberglass and 70% waste.
Read MoreSustainable Infrastructure Systems creates fiber-reinforced post-consumer plastic structural panels
Australian composites manufacturer offers a scalable building solution, already established in a pedestrian bridge application, to tackle unprocessed soft plastics waste.
Read MoreCRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation
GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.
Read MoreSyensqo Ixef PARA polymer shapes surfing fin by Kohola Flow Tech
Glass fiber-reinforced compound enhances rigidity, aesthetics and eco-friendliness of the biomimetic FlowTech 1 Single Fin.
Read MoreExel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses
Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.
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Aviation-specific battery system uses advanced composites to address electric, hybrid flight
BOLDair’s composite enclosure, compression structures and thermal runaway management enables high-performance electric energy storage.
Read MoreFiberglass conduit manufacturer grows into new products, infrastructure applications
Texas-based Champion Fiberglass, a five-time CW Top Shops honoree, expands its success in the fiberglass composite conduit market into new applications and products, looking toward future automation and sustainability initiatives.
Read MoreBioabsorbable and degradable glass fibers, compostable composite parts
ABM Composite offers sustainable options and up to a 60% reduction in carbon footprint for glass fiber-reinforced composites.
Read MoreCirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions
Durable, modular paving system from recycled composite filters, collects, infiltrates stormwater to reduce flooding and recharge local aquifers.
Read MoreComposites manufacturing for general aviation aircraft
General aviation, certified and experimental, has increasingly embraced composites over the decades, a path further driven by leveraged innovation in materials and processes and the evolving AAM market.
Read MoreUnderstanding vacuum bagging layers in production, repair
Recognizing the functions of each layer in a vacuum bag schedule can help users discover what vacuum bag schedules work best for their application.
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